The Lemon Index2017 Ford Taurus.
The 2017 Ford Taurus is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 14 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 40, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 19 to 23 mpg combined. The best Ford Taurus year is 2004.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 44 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Taurus year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 14K to 55K miles on the car (23 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- body structure 2025
The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- suspension 2020
The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- electrical 2018
The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position.
Show all 4 recalls
- steering 2017
The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 102 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some 2016-2017 f150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental…
- Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019…
- Blank screen or other various sync
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Taurus 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Have a click in sterling wheel my dad board lights take about 30 seconds before they come on the dashboard
2017 Ford Taurus owner · NHTSA complaint 11163028
More owner reports
Electric problem with lights take awhile before coming on.a popping on the right under the car in the front .and a funny noise in the steerling wheel when turning either way.
NHTSA complaint 11171473
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Ford Taurus reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 40; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Taurus year by this measure since 2010 is 2018.
What are the most common 2017 Ford Taurus problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (43%), lights (29%) and steering (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Taurus have?
4 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Ford Taurus get?
19 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Ford Taurus safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Taurus problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 14,600 and 55,000 miles. The middle report was at 32,000 miles, from 23 complaints.
Does the 2017 Ford Taurus have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2017 Ford Taurus cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Ford Taurus have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Ford Taurus year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2018, 2016 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works